Range: The spectacled bear is the only bear species found in South America. It inhabits a wide range of habitats, from dense rainforest to coastal scrub desert. They are found as far north as Venezuela and as far south as Bolivia.
Panda’s Art
Panda’s Art [2] is the 10 th episode of the third season of We Bare Bears and the 62 nd episode overall.
- 1 Synopsis
- 2 Plot
- 3 Characters
- 3.1 Major Characters
- 3.2 Minor Characters
- 3.3 Locations
Synopsis [ ]
Panda paints a picture of Charlie that gains notoriety, and when an art dealer makes an offer, Panda must get the painting from Charlie.
Panda’s taking an art class, but his grades aren’t where they should be. Miss Chris orders him to pick some sort of new subject for his next project and use a bit more inspiration. The result is a Charlie pose that gets so much recognition from Miss Chris she sets up a meeting with Mr. Lee offering to make Panda a world famous artist.
ContentsUnfortunately, Panda has already given his painting to Charlie who loves it more than anything because it’s from his best friend however, Panda still wants to be famous so he decides to steal it back.
On the day of the meeting between Panda with both Miss Chris and Mr. Lee, Panda decides to rescind on giving his painting over and gives it back to Charlie freshly “painted” with Panda’s signature.
Characters [ ]
Major Characters [ ]
Minor Characters [ ]
Locations [ ]
- The Cave
- East Bay Community College (Debut)
- This is the first episode where Grizzly and Ice Bear are minor characters, with Panda having a main appearance.
- Panda admits that he is Charlie’s best friend in this episode.
- When Panda attempts to recreate the painting, he redraws Charlie based on many classic paintings: Girl with a Pearl Earring, The Birth of Venus, The Scream, The Son of Man, The Old Guitarist, and Van Gogh’s self-portrait.
Asiatic Black Bear (Selenarctos thibetanus)
Description: This species is similar in size and appearance to the American black bear, although the fur is longer, soft, and shaggy. Adult males weigh from 200 to 255 pounds (92-116 kg.) and adult females weigh between 110 and 225 pounds (50-102 kg.). The Asiatic black bear is an excellent tree climber, as are most of the bear species. Its predominantly herbivorous diet resembles that of its American cousin: plants, fruits, insects, bees’ nests, and invertebrates are preferred foods. The most obvious difference between the two species is the chest blaze. This feature is found in about 25% of American black bears, and can vary in size and shape. In contrast, nearly all Asiatic black bears have cream-colored chest blazes in a crescent shape, giving the species its other common name: “moon bear.”
Range: They are found in forested areas throughout southern Asia, from Afghanistan to the islands of Japan. They are thought to prefer mountainous areas and have been found at elevations of 10,000 feet (over 3,000 meters) during summer months.
2008 IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable. The population of Asiatic black bears in the wild has declined steadily, due to loss of habitat and the harvesting of their bile and body parts. Although actual data on population sizes or trends are lacking, it seems likely, given the rate of habitat loss and uncontrolled exploitation that the world population has declined by 30–49% over the past 30 years (3 bear generations) and at this rate will continue during the next 30 years unless abated by the implementation of significant conservation measures.
Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)
Description: After years of debate, scientists have finally reached an agreement, based on genetic analysis, that the giant panda should indeed be classified among the bears rather than the raccoons. Its large head and striking black and white coloration make this bear one of the most recognizable species in the world. Adult males range from 176 to 275 pounds (80-125 kg.) while females weigh between 155 and 220 pounds (70-100 kg.). Giant pandas subsist almost entirely on bamboo, which they eat using a unique anatomical feature: their wrist bones extend to form an opposing “thumb.”
Range: The habitat of the giant panda is dictated by its dependence on bamboo. Today, they are found only in the bamboo-rich mountain forests of south- central China. They have the smallest range of any living bears.
2008 IUCN Red List Status: Endangered. Human population growth and resultant habitat loss has led to a drastic reduction in numbers. A black market for pelts has also contributed to the species’ decline. It is estimated that fewer than 1,000-2,000 pandas remain in the wild. The greatest problem these bears face today is a lack of travel corridors.
Malayan Sun Bear (Helarctos malayanus)
Description: The sun bear, which is the smallest of the living bear species, can be identified by its short, sleek coat and light-colored muzzle. It also has a cream-colored, crescent-shaped chest blaze similar to that of the Asiatic black bear. Thus the two species are commonly called moon bears and sun bears. Adult males weigh between 60 and 110 pounds (27-50 kg.) while females are just slightly smaller. Sun bears are the least studied of all bears. They are excellent climbers, and their diet is thought to consist of small mammals, birds, palm tree tips, and fruits. They also enjoy feasting on bees’ nests; in Indonesia and Malaysia they are often called “honey bears.”
Range: The sun bear is the only species to occupy the lowland tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. Its range is shrinking due to habitat loss, but it has been found throughout the region, from Bangladesh to Vietnam to the Indonesian Islands.
2008 IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable. Large-scale deforestation that has occurred throughout Southeast Asia over the past three decades has dramatically reduced suitable habitat for this species. Although quantitative data on population sizes or trends are lacking, it is suspected that the global population of Sun Bears has declined by > 30% over the past 30 years (3 bear generations). Sun bears are also harvested for their gallbladders and are traded as pets.
